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Subtract 25/45 from 49/8

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 25/45

49/8 - 25/45 is 401/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    49/8 = 49 × 45/8 × 45 = 2205/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/360 - 200/360 = 2205 - 200/360 = 2005/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/72
  6. In mixed form: 541/72

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